Cost Estimator /Tender Engineer

Location: Bahrain
Hours: 8.30am to 5pm 6 days a week
Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Job Purpose:

The Cost Estimator / Tender Engineer will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for civil engineering projects, with a strong focus on earthworks and tunneling. The role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and familiarity with industry-standard estimation tools and contract conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil engineering projects, including earthworks and tunneling.
• Analyze project drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare comprehensive tender proposals.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and ensure accuracy in material, labor, and equipment cost calculations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to gather necessary data for estimation.
• Review and interpret geotechnical reports for tunneling and earthworks projects.
• Utilize estimation software (preferably CANDY) to develop cost models and tender submissions.
• Ensure compliance with NEC standard contract conditions and other relevant contractual requirements.
• Provide value engineering options and cost optimization strategies during tender preparation.
• Maintain updated knowledge of market rates, material costs, and industry trends in Bahrain and the GCC region.

• Qualifications & Requirements:

• • Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering preferred).

  • Experience:

    • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Civil Estimator.
    • At least 3 years of experience in earthworks estimation.
    • Tunneling estimation experience is strongly preferred.

  • Technical Skills:

    • Familiarity with CANDY Estimation Software (preferred).
    • Knowledge of NEC standard contract conditions (preferred).
    • Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.

  • Other Competencies:

    • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
    • Strong organizational and time management skills.

Company Background
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

LIFE Culture
We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed
We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at HR@josephgallagher.co.uk.